There’s a lot going on right now. And a lot of it is beyond your control, and that can feel difficult. But it&apos;s okay to feel. Learning to deal with change and let go of things that are out of your control is a skill you will use throughout your life. In this episode I focus on some tools to help you with it: - Say what’s going on. - Name how you feel. - Focus on what you can control. - Bonus: Talk to someone. .   .   . To help you remember, snag your <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2020/11/17/ep-002-what-you-can-control/'>&quot;I Can Control&quot; poster</a> printable in the <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2020/11/17/ep-002-what-you-can-control/'>10 for Tweens Ep.002 show notes</a> on <a href='https://empowerfulgirls.com/2020/11/17/ep-002-what-you-can-control/'>EmpowerfulGirls.com</a>.

003. Choose Gratitude

This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!&nbsp;Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with friends and family, and be mindful with media. More than anything, Stephanie wants girls to know for themselves that they are enough. &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephanie Valdez is the founder and director of Empowerful Girls. She has a degree in Communications and a background in Journalism. Stephanie is certified as a Girl Power Instructor, as well as in Social and Emotional Learning and Youth Mental Health First Aid.&nbsp; She has years of experience mentoring teens and tweens, and is also raising her own.